Education stories published by The Maine Monitor

14 min

Twenty-two challenges to school library books have been filed in Maine since January 2022. Just one book has been removed.

Most complaints target LGBTQ+ books, a Maine Monitor review found. Some rely on resources from national conservative organizations.

August 27, 2023

4 min

A preview screening and discussion of the episode will be held locally on August 17 and 18.

August 12, 2023

7 min

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is becoming widely available for use during emergency situations. And it’s not just to protect students.

August 6, 2023

3 min

The legislation comes after a former Spanish teacher at Washington Academy experienced racist incidents at the school.

July 15, 2023

2 min

Law specifies the requirement is for schools that enroll 60% or more publicly funded students.

July 15, 2023

8 min

Experts, parents and advocates cite a number of reasons for a dramatic rise of a system that provides an alternative to traditional schooling.

July 9, 2023

1 min

An examination of the highest paid employees in the University of Maine System.

June 4, 2023